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Tribute to Francis Kifukwe at Karimjee on August 20

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  • A tribute ceremony for former Yanga president Eng. Francis Kifukwe took place on August 20 at Karimjee Grounds in Dar es Salaam.
  • Family members, sports leaders, former players, and Yanga members gathered to pay their last respects to Kifukwe.
  • Yanga president Hersi Said expressed gratitude to Kifukwe's family for allowing the club to hold the memorial service.
  • Hersi highlighted Kifukwe's contributions to Yanga and Tanzanian football, particularly in player registration.
  • Simba chairman Murtaza Mangungu attended the ceremony, emphasizing the unity of the football community during times of mourning.

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Mazingira ya huzuni na heshima yalitawala leo Alhamisi, Agosti 20, katika Viwanja vya Karimjee jijini Dar es Salaam, ambako familia, viongozi wa michezo, wachezaji wa zamani na wanachama wa Yanga walikusanyika kutoa salamu za mwisho kwa aliyekuwa Rais wa klabu hiyo, Eng. Francis Kifukwe.

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